Introducing: a bunch of nameless little fellas, which might be my new second-favorite species, Otomantis scutigera. Too cute to be true at only about one centimetre at presub, totally stole my heart🤎
#otomantisscutigera #mantis #gottesanbeterin #entomology #invertebrate #insects
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Introducing: Zilla. My cute but timid Hierodula venosa female. Won't be touched and run to the farthest corner of her appartement when you come too close. Has been adult since Sep 13th 2023 and built 3 ooths so far.
#hierodulavenosa #mantis #gottesanbeterin #entemology
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Introducing:Ludmilla "die Schreckliche". Female Sybilla pretiosa. Slayed quite a few brothers and sisters even at a young age and was therefore sentenced to life in loneliness. Secretly made wings yesterday. And beautiful she is.
#sybillapretiosa #mantis #gottesanbeterin
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Introducing: Tilly. The most beautiful Brancsikia freyi female. She has been adult since March 9th 2023 and is sitting on a little pillow next to me taking her last breaths. It's breaking my heart. Have an easy journey over the rainbow bridge my sweet girl.
#brancsikiafreyi #mantis #gottesanbeterin

Introducing: Fred. Very kind adult male Hierodula venosa. He's been adult since Sep 6th 2023 and I don't know how much time he's got left. Has made quite a few babys😬
#hierodulavenosa #mantis #gottesanbeterin
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